Sep 28, 2026 · 13 min · 9 segments
Might Montessori education be inherently oriented toward the outdoors? Nature games from Sharing Nature could prove immensely helpful in advancing Montessori activities. Furthermore, if expensive…
For ages 3 to 6, I'd like to introduce Nature Game.
Okay.
First, some general background.
Nature Game is what Japan calls Sharing Nature, a nature experience program developed in 1979 by American naturalist Joseph Cornell.
The goal is to fully engage the senses, enjoy nature, and feel a sense of unity with it.
There are all kinds of games, about 180 currently.
Cornell, the founder, says things like, share rather than teach, guides should be receptive, and experience first, explanation later.
Oh, I see.
Cornell developed his own learning theory called flow learning.
It has four stages that naturally guide participants into deeper experiences.
First, awaken enthusiasm.
Second, focus attention.
Third, offer direct experience.
And fourth, share inspiration.
It's been called one of five outstanding educational theories alongside those of Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget, and
For ages 3 to 6, I'd like to introduce Nature Game.
Okay.
First, some general background.
Nature Game is what Japan calls Sharing Nature, a nature experience program developed in 1979 by American naturalist Joseph Cornell.
The goal is to fully engage the senses, enjoy nature, and feel a sense of unity with it.
There are all kinds of games, about 180 currently.
Cornell, the founder, says things like, share rather than teach, guides should be receptive, and experience first, explanation later.
Oh, I see.
Cornell developed his own learning theory called flow learning.
It has four stages that naturally guide participants into deeper experiences.
First, awaken enthusiasm.
Second, focus attention.
Third, offer direct experience.
And fourth, share inspiration.
It's been called one of five outstanding educational theories alongside those of Maria Montessori, Jean Piaget, and
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